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Free UN online courses on sustainability and global issues can strengthen a high school student’s college application. They show a commitment to global issues, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to engage with complex subjects. They also build a foundation in topics that matter more every year. Admissions officers value that kind of initiative and forward thinking.
1. Integration of the SDGs into National Planning
This e-learning course helps policy makers and sustainable development practitioners design strategies and plans to implement the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and the SDGs in an integrated, holistic way.
Level: Introductory
Length: 3 weeks
Effort: 3-5 hours per week
2. Green Marketing Challenge
A fun, interactive challenge that tests your knowledge of what makes a good product sustainability claim. Take it to see how well you can identify which green claims are more likely to promote sustainability and support sustainable consumption, based on the “Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information” from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC).
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 2 hours
Check the course page for current enrollment dates.
3. Digital4Sustainability Learning Path
The Digital4Sustainability Learning Path explores the role digital solutions and innovations can play in advancing environmental and social sustainability. In particular: how can digital technologies power the green transition, and how can the digital transition itself be green?
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 3 hours
Check the course page for current enrollment dates.
Once you’re done with this list, check out our extended article on the 50 best STEM summer programs for high schoolers.
4. The Net-Zero Standard
In this short, interactive e-learning course from the UN Global Compact Academy and the Science Based Targets initiative, you’ll learn about the Net-Zero Standard and get guidance on setting science-based net-zero targets consistent with limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Duration: 1 hour
Level: Introductory
Enroll anytime
5. Setting Science-Based Targets to Achieve Net-Zero
This Academy e-learning course guides you through setting a science-based target in support of a net-zero future. It also lets you hear from companies about why they think setting science-based targets makes good business sense.
Duration: 3 hours
Level: Introductory
Enroll anytime
6. Introduction to risk-informed, conflict-sensitive and peacebuilding programming
This course covers theoretical concepts and organizational procedures for risk-informed, conflict-sensitive, and peacebuilding programming.
Duration: 2 hours
Level: Introductory
Enroll anytime
Here’s a bit of deeper insight into some of the programs that Rishab Jain, Harvard student and ISEF top winner, recommends:
You can also browse the full UN learning platform here to see every course available. They’re all free and will help with your college applications.
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